Transthyretin transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body. To transport retinol and thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must be attached (bound) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer). Transthyretin is produced primarily in the liver.
All lab personnel handling sodium azide must wear a lab coat. With this, safety glasses or splash goggles. and a face shield must be worn, dependent on the procedure being performed. Two pairs of nitrile gloves.
Employees who handle sodium azide must receive. training on the hazards of them and what to do in the event of an exposure or spill. This Chemical. Information Sheet (CIS) on sodium azide must always be kept in the immediate work area where it is. used, along with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on sodium azide.